Intercostal anesthetic infusion catheter

Details Intercostal anesthetic infusion catheter Intercostal anesthetic infusion catheter

1996-03-22

1998-04-07

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604174, 604280, 604175, A61M 500

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ABSTRACT:
A catheter for applying anesthetic locally to the intercostal nerves of patients who have undergone thoracic surgery. The catheter has a main tube provided with ports which align with the intercostal nerves when the catheter is properly inserted during thoracic surgery. A suture connecting with the catheter tube carries a needle to facilitate threading the catheter through the rib cage area in proximity to each intercostal nerve. The end of the tube opposite the suture carries an adapter which accommodates injection of anesthetic into the catheter. Radiopaque bands are located between the ports so that x-rays can confirm that the catheter remains properly in place.

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